Gary Lineker’s lawyers say HMRC tax inquiry ‘looking in the wrong place’

Gary Lineker says all the taxes were paid on the income via a partnership set up in 2012 with his ex-wife. Photograph: Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock

Gary Lineker’s lawyers have told a legal hearing that a tax inquiry into the footballer’s finances has been “looking in the wrong place”.

The Match Of The Day host was told by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that he should have been classed as an employee of the BBC and BT Sport for his presenting duties, rather than as a freelancer.